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How to get fromWaitomo District to Taumarunuiby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Waitomo District to Taumarunui by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Piopio to Otorohangabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    3h 24m

  2. Drive  67.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo District to Taumarunuicar car 67.3 km
    1h 22m
    $21–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Piopio to Otorohangabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Taumarunuibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 29m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waitomo District to Taumarunuitaxi taxi 67.3 km
    1h 22m
    $370–450

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  • Distance: 139.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Waitomo District, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Piopio to Taumarunui via Otorohanga in around 3h 29m.

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